March
An immersive dining experience awaits at this remote Norwegian escape
Fine dining no longer ends when dessert is cleared – it continues into the night and the next morning, ideally somewhere beautiful, thanks to a new breed of chefs turned hoteliers.
From whitebait fritters to hangi, eat your way around NZ
Top chef Vaughan Mabee of Amisfield in Queenstown shares the best places to dine in New Zealand, from fish and chip vans to remote fine dining destinations.
February
Martinis and bikinis at Melbourne’s hot new restaurant
Melbourne didn’t need a high-end Portuguese restaurant. But it will want this one.
The restaurants changing what we know about Korean cuisine
Korean food is so much more than kimchi or gochujang. Meet the chefs bringing a range of traditional and modern flavours to Australia’s biggest cities.
January
The International: Sydney’s new spot for power listers
To kick off her new restaurant review column, Jill Dupleix visits The Grill at The International in Sydney’s Martin Place.
Maggie Beer ponders how to save an empire built on verjuice
The food producer named after the country’s best-known cook has had a dismal two years. Will chairwoman Sue Thomas’ turnaround plan save the iconic brand?
At $3000 a bottle, grenache is hitting new heights
The renaissance of this red variety is a worldwide phenomenon, including in France where it’s been firmly reappraised.
The ultimate in destination dining around Australia
At these restaurants, located from the Gold Coast to the Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills, the setting is a fundamental ingredient.
Business lunch ‘must-go restaurant’ to close down after 35 years
Coco’s, which has hosted the likes of Alan Bond, Rene Rivkin and John Langford, will shut down after three-and-a-half decades, two resources super cycles and several busts.
Top restaurant groups expand as diners feast on hot new venues
While many are doing it tough, some of the country’s top hospitality operators are expanding as people seek out novel culinary experiences.
Why Chinese-made wine could be coming to a bar or restaurant near you
Top bars and restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide are selling Chinese wines produced by both major players and smaller independent outfits.
December 2024
Don’t want to cook? Try these 18 top restaurants for Christmas lunch
For the rest of us, it’s a day to feast with family. For chefs, it’s something different altogether.
These award-winning restaurants and bars are designed to take you away
At the recent Eat Drink Design awards, judges noted a refreshing shift towards “otherworldly design” in hospitality venues.
Christmas recipes from some of Melbourne’s best restaurants
Capture the festive spirit with a spectacular celebratory Christmas menu from Lucas Restaurants’ top chefs, who know what people want to eat.
A toast to the five best champagnes of 2024
The year may be nearly over, but there’s plenty left to celebrate. Pop a bottle of our drinks editor’s favourite bubbles to do it in style.
Complete Christmas menu sorted – from three new cookbooks
Your turn to host? Do not panic. These three recipes are easy and delicious, so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to host again next year.
How Aussie expats celebrate Christmas with foreign flourish
Boxing Day might not include beach cricket for these five living abroad, but some customs from home can be honoured.
November 2024
Billionaire Oatley family lures top Sydney chef to Hamilton Island
Saint Peter’s Josh Niland will open a family-style restaurant in the new The Sundays resort which is expected to open next year.
How to make perfect barbecue ribs – no restaurant required
Duncan Welgemoed, of Adelaide’s cult diner Africola, loves the thrill of the grill.
The Australian chef bringing lamingtons and damper to New York City
Daniel Garwood started his career in Tasmania, honed his craft in Denmark and South Korea, and now calls New York home. He hasn’t forgotten his roots.